Waukesha County Technical College
Maintenance Technician 1

Maintenance Technician 1

Program Information

Degree Type

12-credit Technical Certificate

Program Code

40-462-CA

Time to Degree

Less than 1 year

Start Date

August / January

How You'll Learn

On Campus

Daytime

Program OverviewApplication DeadlinesProgram Cost

Learn to maintain machines and keep the shop operating smoothly with maintenance fundamentals including electricity, stressing units, series and parallel circuits, magnetism, inductance, capacitance, generators, motors and basic AC circuits.

Deadlines To Know*

Fall 2024 Start

  • Application Opens: September 1, 2023
  • Application Deadline: August 5, 2024

Spring 2025 Start

  • Application Opens: April 1, 2024
  • Application Deadline: January 10, 2025

Summer 2024 Start

  • This program cannot be started in summer.

* Submit all checklist items by the application deadline. Apply early; deadlines are subject to change based on program demand.

Tuition Costs

The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors, including where you live, how your program is delivered, how long it takes to finish your program and the financial aid you receive. Explore current tuition and fees.

How To Apply

  • Apply online and pay the $30 application fee.
  • Submit a copy of one of the following to demonstrate your math skills:
      • High school GPA of 2.60 or above. Transcript must include completed coursework through the 11th grade.*
      • ACT, ACCUPLACER® or GED - 2014 Series (165 or higher).*
      • Prior college coursework may meet this requirement in whole or in part. Courses must be in the specific area(s), and you must have earned a grade of C or better (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) in the courses.*
      • If none of the above apply, sign up for the ACCUPLACER® placement test.

*Unofficial copies of these documents can be sent to admissions@wctc.edu.

Questions on the application process? Visit the Admissions page or contact an Enrollment Counselor.

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Program Details

Questions? We'd love to help! Connect with our Outreach team by filling out our online form or by email at outreach@wctc.edu.

This program is open to qualified high school applicants. Learn more >

This certificate does not qualify for financial aid. To qualify for most federal financial aid, a student must be enrolled in a technical diploma or associate degree program.

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Career Pathway

What Makes This Program Unique

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Prepare for entry-level opportunities in various industrial maintenance related career paths.

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Get training in industrial electricity, safety, blueprint reading, math and mechanical power transmission.

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Develop skills in WCTC’s state-of-the-art Terry Lutz Integrated Manufacturing Center.

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